FAA 14 CFR part 107 Practice Exam

Unless otherwise authorized, what is the maximum airspeed at which a person may operate an sUAS below 400 feet?

80 mph.

100 mph.

200 knots.

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2.

Each person who holds a pilot certificate, a U.S. driver's license, or a medical certificate shall present it for inspection upon the request of the Administrator, the National Transportation Safety Board, or any

authorized representative of the Department of State.

authorized Administrator of the Department of Transportation.

federal, state, or local law enforcement officer.

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3.

Flight Data Center (FDC) NOTAMS are issued by the National Flight Data Center and contain regulatory information, such as

temporary flight restrictions.

standard communication procedures at uncontrolled airports.

markings and signs used at airports.

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4.

Upon your preflight evaluation of weather, the forecasts you reference state there is an unstable air mass approaching your location. Which would not be a concern for your impending operation?

Stratiform clouds.

Thunderstorms.

Turbulent conditions.

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5.

What can help a pilot mitigate stress?

Breathing into a paper bag.

Removing stress from personal life.

Increasing stress tolerance.

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6.

Which would most likely result in hyperventilation?

Excessive carbon monoxide.

Insufficient oxygen.

Insufficient carbon dioxide.

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7.

(Refer to Figure 71, area 1.) The floor of the Class E airspace above Georgetown Airport (E36) is at

700 feet AGL.

the surface.

3,823 feet MSL.

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8.

The most critical conditions of launch performance are the result of some combination of high gross weight, altitude, temperature, and

unfavorable wind.

powerplant systems.

obstacles surrounding the launch site.

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9.

Who holds the responsibility to ensure all crewmembers who are participating in the operation are not impaired by drugs or alcohol?

Site supervisor.

Remote Pilot in Command.

The FAA.

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10.

What is the best way for a remote pilot to determine the likelihood of local fog formation?

Monitor the barometric pressure to insure that it is not decreasing.

Monitor the temperature/dew point spread.

Monitor the wind conditions to insure the wind speed is not increasing.

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11.

Identify the hazardous attitude or characteristic a Remote Pilot in Command displays while taking risks in order to impress others?

Invulnerability.

Impulsivity.

Machoism.

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12.

Which of the following crewmembers must be used during Part 107 sUAS operations?

Remote PIC, Visual Observer and Person manipulating the controls.

Remote PIC.

Remote PIC and Visual Observer.

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13.

After landing at a tower controlled airport, a pilot should contact ground control

when advised by the tower.

prior to turning off the runway.

after reaching a taxiway that leads directly to the parking area.

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14.

What speed limit applies to sUAS operations?

100 mph.

80 mph.

200 knots.

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15.

The FAA publication that provides the aviation community with basic flight information and Air Traffic Control procedures for use in the National Airspace System of the United States is the

Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM).

Advisory Circular Checklist (AC 00-2)

Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly A/FD).

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16.

What minimum visibility is required for sUAS operations?

1 miles.

4 miles.

3 miles.

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17.

Personnel at an outdoor concert venue use an sUAS to drop promotional t-shirts and CDs over the audience. Is this sUAS operation in compliance with 14 CFR Part 107?

No, unless authorized by the venue.

Not compliant with Part 107.

Yes, compliant with Part 107.

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18.

Fatigue can be recognized

easily by an experienced pilot.

by an ability to overcome sleep deprivation.

as being in an impaired state.

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19.

In accordance with 14 CFR Part 107, you may operate an sUAS from a moving vehicle when no property is carried for compensation or hire

over a sparsely populated area.

over suburban areas.

over a parade or other social event.

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20.

Which is true regarding the presence of alcohol within the human body?

A small amount of alcohol increases vision acuity.

Judgment and decision-making abilities can be adversely affected by even small amounts of alcohol.

Consuming an equal amount of water will increase the destruction of alcohol and alleviate a hangover.

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21.

The responsibility for ensuring that an sUAS is maintained in an airworthy condition is primarily that of the

Remote Pilot in Command.

owner or operator.

mechanic who performs the work.

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22.

What situation is most conducive to the formation of radiation fog?

Moist, tropical air moving over cold, offshore water.

Warm, moist air over low, flatland areas on clear, calm nights.

The movement of cold air over much warmer water.

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23.

You are a Remote Pilot in Command for a co-op energy service provider. You plan to use your unmanned aircraft to inspect powerlines in the remote area 15 hours away from your home office. After the drive, fatigue impacts your abilities to complete your assignment on time. What kind of fatigue is this?

Chronic fatigue.

Acute fatigue.

Exhaustion.

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24.

If the outside air temperature (OAT) at a given altitude is warmer than standard, the density altitude is

higher than pressure altitude.

lower than pressure altitude.

equal to pressure altitude.

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25.

What should a remote pilot do if the sUAS they are operating collides with a bird or wildlife?

File an accident report with the NTSB.

File a wildlife strike report with the FAA.

Report the collision to ATC.

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26.

Damaged lithium batteries can cause

increased endurance.

a change in aircraft center of gravity.

an inflight fire.

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27.

If there is thunderstorm activity in the vicinity of an airport at which you plan to land, which hazardous atmospheric phenomenon might be expected during recovery/landing of the sUAS?

Wind-shear turbulence.

Steady rain.

Precipitation static.

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28.

Under what conditions would a small unmanned aircraft not have to be registered before it is operated in the United States?

When the aircraft has a takeoff weight that is more than .55 pounds but less than 55 pounds, not including fuel and necessary attachments.

All small unmanned aircraft need to be registered regardless of the weight of the aircraft before, during, or after the flight.

When the aircraft weighs less than .55 pounds on takeoff, including everything that is on-board or attached to the aircraft.

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29.

The recommended entry position for manned aircraft to enter an airport traffic pattern is

to enter 45 degrees at the midpoint of the downwind leg at traffic pattern altitude.

45 degrees to the base leg just below traffic pattern altitude.

to cross directly over the airport at traffic pattern altitude and join the downwind leg.

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30.

A person without a Part 107 remote pilot certificate may operate an sUAS for commercial operations

alone, if operating during daylight hours.

under the direct supervision of a remote PIC.

only when visual observers participate in the operation.

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31.

In what stage are thunderstorms the strongest?

Cumulus.

Dissipating.

Mature.

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32.

If a certificated pilot changes permanent mailing address and fails to notify the FAA Airmen Certification Branch of the new address, the pilot is entitled to exercise the privileges of the pilot certificate for a period of only

30 days after the date of the move.

90 days after the date of the move.

60 days after the date of the move.

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33.

(Refer to Figure 15.) What is the forecast wind for KMEM from 1600Z until the end of the forecast?

Variable in direction at 6 knots.

Variable in direction at 4 knots.

No significant wind.

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34.

You are operating a 1,280 g (2.8 lb) quadcopter for your own enjoyment. What FAA regulation is this sUAS operation subject to?

14 CFR Part 48.

14 CFR Part 107.

This operation is not subject to FAA regulations.

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35.

An aircraft announces that they are on short final for runway 9. Where will the aircraft be in relation to the airport?

East.

West.

North.

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36.

When using a small unmanned aircraft in a commercial operation, who is responsible for briefing the participants about emergency procedures?

The Remote Pilot in Command.

The lead visual observer.

The FAA inspector-in-charge.

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37.

Which of the following operations would be regulated by 14 CFR Part 107?

Operating your sUAS for an imagery company.

Flying for enjoyment with family and friends.

Conducting public operations during a search mission.

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38.

A law enforcement officer witnesses careless or reckless behavior while observing sUAS operations and requests the operator submit to a drug or alcohol test. What are the consequences if this request is denied?

The operator may be denied an application for a remote pilot certificate for up to 30 days.

The operator may have their remote pilot certificate with sUAS rating suspended or revoked.

The operator may have to pay a fine but their remote pilot certificate will not be affected.

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39.

A stable air mass is most likely to have which characteristic?

Poor surface visibility.

Turbulent air.

Showery precipitation.

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40.

A professional wildlife photographer operates an sUAS from a moving truck to capture aerial images of migrating birds in remote wetlands. The driver of the truck does not serve any crewmember role in the operation. Is this sUAS operation in compliance with 14 CFR Part 107?

Not compliant with Part 107.

Compliant with Part 107.

Not compliant with state and local traffic laws.

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41.

The Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) is used for manned aircraft to

announce ground and flight intentions.

request fuel services.

request air traffic control clearance.

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42.

What causes variations in altimeter settings between weather reporting points?

Variation of terrain elevation.

Unequal heating of the Earth's surface.

Coriolis force.

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43.

What affect does humidity have on performance?

It decreases performance.

It increases performance.

It has no effect on performance.

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44.

Which of the following sources of information should you consult first when determining what maintenance should be performed on an sUAS or its components?

(Refer to Figure 80.) What do the blue shaded lines indicate throughout this sectional excerpt?

Airline corridors.

Victor airways.

Military training routes.

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Which factor would tend to increase the density altitude at a given airport referenced in the weather briefing?

An increase in barometric pressure.

An increase in ambient temperature.

A decrease in relative humidity.

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48.

During your preflight inspection, you discover that the casing of your sUAS battery has expanded beyond its normal dimensions. What action should you take?

Throw it away with your household trash.

Use it as long as it will still hold a charge.

Follow the manufacturer's guidance.

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49.

What conditions are necessary for the formation of thunderstorms?

Lifting force, moist air, and extensive cloud cover.

High humidity, high temperature, and cumulus clouds.

High humidity, lifting force, and unstable conditions.

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50.

Which would most likely result in hyperventilation?

The excessive consumption of alcohol.

Emotional tension, anxiety, or fear.

An extremely slow rate of breathing and insufficient oxygen.

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51.

How should an sUAS preflight inspection be accomplished for the first flight of the day?

Thorough and systematic means recommended by the manufacturer.

Quick walk around with a check of gas and oil.

Any sequence as determined by the pilot-in-command.

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52.

An increase in load factor will cause an unmanned aircraft to

have a tendency to spin.

stall at a higher airspeed.

be more difficult to control.

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53.

According to 14 CFR Part 48, when must a person register a small UA with the Federal Aviation Administration?

When the small UA is used for any purpose other than as a model aircraft.

All civilian small UAs weighing greater than .55 pounds must be registered regardless of its intended use.

Only when the operator will be paid for commercial services.

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54.

The minimum distance from clouds required for sUAS Part 107 operations is

clear of clouds.

500 feet below, 2,000 feet horizontally.

500 feet above, 1,000 feet horizontally.

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Under what condition should the operator of a small unmanned aircraft establish a scheduled maintenance protocol?

When the manufacturer does not provide a maintenance schedule.

When the FAA requires you to, following an accident.

Small unmanned aircraft systems do not require maintenance.

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56.

What is the best source for sUAS performance data and information?

Pilot reports.

Manufacturer publications.

Estimates based upon similar systems.

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57.

Which basic flight maneuver increases the load factor on an sUAS as compared to straight-and-level flight?

Turns.

Climbs.

Stalls.

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58.

What may be used to assist compliance with sUAS see-and-avoid requirements?

remote pilot diligence.

Binoculars.

First-person view camera.

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59.

Which of the following operations is compliant with 14 CFR Part 107?

Remote PIC is a passenger on an aircraft in flight while operating an sUAS.

Remote PIC is a passenger in a moving boat while operating an sUAS in an unpopulated area.

Remote PIC is driving a moving vehicle while operating an sUAS in a sparsely populated area.

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60.

You wish to start a local delivery business using an sUAS to drop small packages at the front door of customer. The customer's residence is not always within visual line-of-sight (VLOS) of the Remote PIC located at the delivery facility. Under which circumstances would this be authorized?

There is currently no way to do this in compliance with AC 107-2.

By utilizing a vehicle to follow the sUAS while enroute to maintain VLOS.